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Why is Polonium's symbol Po?
Polonium got is symbol (Po) from the first two letters of its name. Polonium was named after the nation of Poland by its discoverers Marie and Pierre Curie.
Where was obtained?
The first time polonium was obtained by Marie and Pierre Curie in 1898, separating polonium from uranium ores. Now polonium is obtained by nuclear reactions.
Where was polonium first discovered?
Polonium was discovered by Marie Curie and Pierre Curie in 1898 at Paris in France.
What is the history polonium?
Polonium, named in honor of Poland, was the first element discovered by Pierre and Marie Curie in 1898.
What did Marie curie descover first?
polonium in 1921
How is polonium obtained?
The first time polonium was obtained by Marie and Pierre Curie in 1898, separating polonium from uranium ores. Now polonium is obtained by nuclear reactions.
Who discovered radon and polonium?
Polonium: Marie and Pierre Curie in 1898 For radon see the link: http://www.vanderkrogt.net/elements/element.php?sym=Rn.
What element does an atom of polonium change into after it emits an alpha particle?
Polonium 210-----------alpha particles-----------Lead 206 Polonium 209-----------alpha particles-----------Lead 205 Polonium 208-----------alpha particles-----------Lead 204 Polonium 214-----------alpha particles-----------Lead 210 Polonium 218-----------alpha particles-----------Lead 214 (99,98 %) Polonium 218-----------beta particles------------Astatin 218 (o,o2 %) For other isotopes see the list at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polonium#Isotopes
Who was the first person murdered by the use of polonium?
Alexander Litvinenko
What is polonium's state at 20 degrees?
At room temperature, polonium is a solid. However, at elevated temperatures, it may be turned into a liquid or even a gas (at very high temperatures). Polonium is a metalloid, having properties between metals and nonmetals.
Was polonium the first source of radioactivity?
All isotopes of polonium (all 25 of them) are radioactive. Only traces of a single isotope exist in nature.
How are lead and polonium used to authenticate the age of bronze?
For the uranium-lead method of dating see the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranium-lead_dating Polonium is not used for dating.
